Library Printing Solution

Princh is the only printing solution made for – and with – libraries.

Why is Princh perfect for libraries?

User-friendly solution with multiple payment options

Princh is an extremely user-friendly and intuitive printing solution, even for those who are less experienced with IT. Our simple pricing model was designed for libraries of all sizes and budgets. From install to support, everything is included in the price.

Princh has integrated electronic payment into our software, which allows users to easily pay from any device or PC—just like online shopping—and there’s no need to set-up payment agreements or provide POS (point of sales) hardware to accept transactions via cash, credit/debit card, PayPal, and various payment apps.

Self-Service Printing Saves time for staff

Our cloud-based Library Printing Solution has been designed with the library user in mind. We’ve created an incredibly intuitive user-interface which allows for self-service printing from any device without staff interaction.

Adopting a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) printing solution will upgrade your library’s services and suit better your users’ needs. Read our guide to learn the key aspects to have in mind when choosing the right printing solution.

Libraries Using Princh

With over 700+ and counting locations using Princh worldwide, see why more and more libraries across the world are confidently choosing Princh as their printing solution.

Princh at your library

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IT and Princh facts

What if our library doesn’t have in-house IT?

No problem! Princh’s Customer Success team is constantly monitoring the systems and provides support at no extra cost.

Will our IT team be in control of Princh?

Yes. IT can control all printing through the administrator’s login to the Admin Panel which allows IT to monitor all printers and print-jobs over all sites.

Will Princh work with our current set up?

Yes. Princh does not directly affect or disrupt any other tasks managed by the server. With 700+ locations worldwide using Princh, we have not encountered any library management software which cannot run seamlessly alongside our solution.

What kind of server is required for Princh?

Any non-public access PC on the same network as the printer(s), with a stable internet connection can be used as a server. Princh does not require a dedicated server and can be used in a virtual environment.

Is the data safe?

Yes. All transmissions of data are SSL encrypted using TLS and payments are securely processed through PCI level 1 payment processor.

With Princh, you automatically get access to offering users a range of electronic payment options. Princh continuously add more payment methods as they become available and popular. Current payment options include credit and debit cards, PayPal, MobilePay, Swish, and cash. Coming soon are Apple Pay and Google Wallet.

What is BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) self-service printing?Petra Paraschiv2020-03-04T16:10:06+01:00

Bring Your Own Device self-service printing refers to the process that allows users to submit print jobs from any device. Read our guide here to understand how BYOD self-service printing works and to identify the key aspects you need to consider before implementing a self-service printing solution.

What does our library need to do to be able to accept electronic transactions and what are the fees associated with this?Petra Paraschiv2018-12-13T11:41:59+01:00

Princh has already set up global payment gateway and acquirer agreements to process electronic payments and because these payment options are integrated within our software, there is no need to set up, maintain or have any card terminals at your library. Due to our global payment provider agreements, we are able to offer very low transaction fees starting at €0,02 + 1.25% of the transaction value.

We have really old printers at our library. Will we need to buy wireless printers to use Princh?Petra Paraschiv2018-12-13T11:42:30+01:00

With Princh, there is the guarantee that no one will be printing without paying. Our customers have found that when comparing Princh with their previous solution when patrons paid after collecting their print jobs from the printer, that they have now increased their printing revenue by up to 50% as it requires payment before printing and therefore no paper waste as well.

Also, since the electronic payment is integrated into the software, this allows all locations to be able to offer electronic payment with no additional set-up cost or fees. On top of that, we hold the payment gateway and the acquirer agreements for you and have extremely low transaction costs.

“Print with password” is staff’s method to print without paying. Staff can set a password they can use to print without paying for the print job – typically used for testing or helping a user to print.

There will still be a cost of the normal fee to Princh for the print job. “Print with password” is unavailable on mobile devices as it requires that Princh Hosts, such as library staff, enter codes on privately owned devices.

How does the “Release print” function work?Petra Paraschiv2020-03-04T16:42:23+01:00

If a user chooses this option as payment, a window will appear asking for a name and instructing them to go to the reception. When the user has typed in their name, they can go to the reception and pay for their print job. The staff can release the print job from the Admin Panel and receive payment in cash – all without having to leave the reception.

When you push “Release” the print job will be sent to the printer and you can follow its status under “Print Jobs”

How does the “cash payment” option work?Petra Paraschiv2020-03-05T09:50:53+01:00

When users submit a print job, they can choose to pay by cash (if you want to enable this feature).

If a user chooses this method of payment, a window will appear asking for the user’s name and instructing them to go to the staff counter and pay for their print job. Staff members will be able to see the price of the user’s print job(s) in the Princh Administration Panel. Upon payment to the staff, the print job(s) can be released via the Administration Panel. When the staff members click “Release”, the print job will be sent to the printer and they can follow its status under “Today’s activity”. The user will then collect the print job at the printer.

There are no transaction fees for cash payments. Cash payments can be monitored in the administration panel that you have access to and in the account statement you receive quarterly.

How does Princh work for smartphones and tablets?Petra Paraschiv2020-03-05T09:37:18+01:00

Princh has already set up global payment gateway and acquirer agreements to process electronic payments and because these payment options are integrated within our software, there is no need to set up, maintain or have any card terminals at your library. Due to our global payment provider agreements, we are able to offer very low transaction fees starting at €0,02 + 1.25% of the transaction value.

How does our library receive the electronic funds when patrons pay electronically?Petra Paraschiv2018-12-13T13:03:36+01:00

Princh will transfer all electronic funds to the library (minus the transaction fees for the payment provider) on a quarterly basis with a detailed account statement including a breakdown of all printing activity. You must provide us with your IBAN and SWIFT bank information or equivalent for an international transfer. Alternatively, you can register a credit card with us to that we can debit and credit as necessary.

Have your libraries’ revenue increased after using Princh?Petra Paraschiv2018-12-14T15:10:24+01:00

With Princh, there is the guarantee that no one will be printing without paying. Our customers have found that when comparing Princh with their previous solution when patrons paid after collecting their print jobs from the printer, that they have now increased their printing revenue by up to 50% as it requires payment before printing and therefore no paper waste as well.

Also, since the electronic payment is integrated into the software, this allows all locations to be able to offer electronic payment with no additional set-up cost or fees. On top of that, we hold the payment gateway and the acquirer agreements for you and have extremely low transaction costs.

99% of our customers have set up Princh on existing hardware so no need to get a new server. If you’re unsure about how to set up Princh in the best possible way for your library, you can book a session to talk it over with a technical support team member of Princh: HERE.

No, however, we do recommend installing the Princh server software on a stable computer that isn’t used for daily interactions by staff or users. It is also possible to install Princh directly on the printers if they are Google Cloud Print enabled – we would be happy to look up your printer model to see if this is possible.

How many printers can we use with Princh at one library? Do you charge extra for additional printers?Petra Paraschiv2018-12-13T11:42:20+01:00

The server installation takes around 15 minutes. The installation of Princh for Public PCs can be done manually with a one-click installer (two minutes per computer), or you can use your deployment software to perform the installation for your entire network. Princh can be up and running in less than a day.

Can I install Princh without a server?Petra Paraschiv2018-12-12T11:17:08+01:00

After you submit the referral, we will verify it to make sure the library hasn’t already been referred. A library can only be referred once. If you are referred by two libraries, the first one that has referred you to Princh will be the beneficiary of the discount (determined by our records).

You need to fill in thisform so we can review your referral. When your referee successfully becomes a Princh paying customer, you will be contacted by us informing you about the discount that will be awarded.

There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make. Just keep in mind that you will only get rewarded for the referrals that decide to become Princh customers.If you accumulate more than 30% during the period of your current contract, we will apply the remaining discounts on the following contracts (when you renew).

How do I know who is the right contact person at the library?Elis2020-04-01T11:39:24+02:00